Blackburn has recently released a uniquely distinct cyclometer called the Blackburn Delphi 6.0 Wireless computer. This great looking cyclometer has an integrated heart rate monitor and altimeter, which works perfectly with trips.

This cyclometer features a wireless speed transmission and wired cadence that helps you find your pace and aids you in picking up the pace when necessary. The built-in cadence function also helps you determine the current, average or maximum cadence of your run.

Unlike its bulkier counterparts, the Delphi 6.0 has a larger screen that, making it easier to read the data and information relayed by the bike computer. The screen also sports a back light feature that makes it easier to read the details, especially when cruising at night. This 4-liner cyclometer not only tells the altitude and the speed but also the time of day and the total ride time.

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Musical celebrity Pharrell Williams collaborates once more with Domeau & Peres in creating a custom bicycle upholstered in nothing but the finest leather dubbed the Velo Bike.

The bike frame and fork have been crafted by hand in Brooklyn, NY by the company known as Brooklyn Machine Works. Both the bike’s frame and forks are made out of 4130 chromemoly seamless plane-grade steel tubing and has a frame size of 56. Once the frame and fork has been finished, the bike frame and parts are then sent to the Domeau & Peres workshop in Paris where the water buffalo leather is upholstered on to the whole bike by hand.

The idea came about in 2009 when both Pharrell and Domeau & Peres took a tour of Brooklyn Machine Works. The duo first teamed up for Pharrell William’s “Perspective Chairs” design project with the Parisian Perrotin Gallery.

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Handset builder Sonim is back in the saddle once again with their latest offering, the Sonim XP3300 Force. While it might have some jarring similarities with Sonim’s previous models, this new handset boasts of something unique that no other phones allegedly has – it provides the longest phone talk time clocking in at a staggering 20 – 24 hours. The claim continues that its longevity can also be transferred over to the same amount of time in usage for GPS tracking, aside from a whopping 800 hours standby mode.

The handset itself was cast using a fiberglass shell with 1.5 millimeters of Gorilla Glass over the display, which turns the phone into a one of a kind phone perfect for cyclists out in the wild, taking down the toughest terrain. This promising new IP-68 rated handset device can withstand a great deal of punishment. Sonim has guaranteed that the XP3000…

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Since 1928, Adidas has been involved with the Olympic Games. As the official sportswear partner of London 2012 Team GB and Paralympics GB, Adidas releases cycling tees for 2012.

The 2012 Adidas London Cycling T-Shirts combine an established cycling style with fresh modern graphics and modern materials. A relaxed cycling design makes the Adidas cycling tee an ideal sports garment.

Manufactured with Climacool fabric, the 2012 Adidas London Cycling T-Shirts provide extraordinary comfort to the wearer. Climacool fabric boots the regulation of the wearer’s natural body temperature. Such a fabric is light and breathable so it pulls sweat away from the skin.

Aside from the Climacool fabric, the 2012 Adidas London Cycling Tee also features an excellent cut and reflectivity. The cut is a cycling specific relaxed fit. As for the reflectivity, the Adidas cycling tee features a reflective logo on the left side of the chest. Another extra feature is…

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The 2011 Montague Boston bike is a single speed full-size bike that features 700c-wheels, great for cruising around the city. The Boston bike is powered by a single speed 42 x 16t drivetrain, a low weight drivetrain geared-perfect for city riding, which centers around the flip-flop hub that allows the rear wheel to operate as either a fixed gear or free-wheel set up in a simple manner. It provides a simple yet good performance for a typical urban rider.

The frame is designed on a patented folding system that eliminates the need to disassemble the frame in order to fold the bike. Folding would only take less than 20 seconds with just one flip of its installed CLIX system with a quick release lever on the top tube that makes the bike fold to a compact size. The Folding Integrated Technology implemented by Montague is based on frame construction concepts…

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Truvativ has finally made the crankset available to the public used by Steve Peat, who is the 2009 Downhill World Champion. A specified downhill-race crank, Truvativ used the same forged alloy 7050 arm material found in the DH Holzfeller freeride bike. But with a second-shaving 822g package, which is 240g less than the Holzfeller. The Descendant is built with a totally renewed GXP bottom bracket with Gutter Seal Technology.

The 2011 Truvativ Descendant crankset comes with a podium that has no room for compromise. Available in three arm lengths to choose from, 165mm, 170mm and 175mm All come in black color with two gear ratio options, 36t and 38t. Recommended chain is 9/10 Speed compatible. …

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Soma Fabrications has just recently released their latest—the Mini Velo. The Mini Velo is more than just your typical city bike. With its less than five feet width, it can fit in and go through crowded or tight places. This bike is considered to be the first bike that Soma has ever sold in a complete built.

The Mini Velo is built with Tange CrMo steel that comes with a Sugino RD 53-39t crankset, micro shift bar and shifters, Shimano Tiagra derailleurs and hubs, Shimano Tiagra HG-50 11-25 9-spd cassette and installed with Kenda Kwest 20 x 1-1/8” tires.

Other Specs noted:
Kenda Kwest 20 x 1-1/8” tires
Tange-Seiki RDC 1” threaded headset
IRD Cafam Cantilever Brakes
Cardiff Cornwall Saddle
Kalloy quill stem
ProMax extra long seatpost
Fender braze-ons
Color: Deep Red

The Mini Velo comes in five different sizes – 48cm, 53cm. 55cm, 57cm and 59cm. MSRP: $1,195.99

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